It was the same game I watched. We were lucky to only lose 2-1

Thanks for clearing that up. My original post was to say that the linesman was miles behind the play and could not have given any correct decision.

I would say due to his age. If we are planning for the future he needs to be phased out

I didn’t mean the scorer but at the pass to the player who delivered the final ball

Was there a player offside in the buildup to the first goal?

Let me try to make this simple. If TM gets Reed to sign for us, then he will have persuaded Reed that he has a viable plan for the future which involves Reed playing. Ergo in my opinion if Reed goes so should TM.

That is the point. To get Reed to stay he will have to be, baring a complete dip in form, guaranteed a start in every game.

If TM can persuade Reedy to stay , then so can he. If not, then thanks but goodbye.

You keep calling them defenders. I have seen nothing that proves that they are.

Just back from Villa. Here's a statement I never thought I would utter. I was quite impressed with Brereton when he came on. I thought that the linesman in front of us had a nightmare. For the first goal at the original ball into the box. the player looked a yard offside to me, ( I maybe wrong). But what I do know is that the linesman was ten yards behind play and could not have given the decision anyway. The rest of his match went down hill from there. If we had gotten anything from the game it would have been robbery. The only positive thing I took from the game was that we looked better after our three subs came on. Imari Bell is the softest defender I have ever seen in a challenge, decent wingers must love playing against him as they know they will not be taking any whacks.

We can't even get the colour of the shirts right, so don't stress over the badge.

If Bennet is a maybe, then I would disagree that we NEED to sell him.

Or they are due a defeat, and we are due a win. ergo we will win 0-2

This will be the game that makes us safe and busts a thousand coupons. 0-2 Rovers.

I think opinions have changed to reflect the level of performance.

I am not bothered who leaves. For me it is more important to get two center-halves and a left back in.

I'd go

Cus Swansea aren't in the premier league.

Personally to start things off, I would try to get two center-halves, and a left back. Other positions would be nice, but until the defence is sorted it would be a waste of time. Sorry wrong thread.

I would gather every player together and say to them. For all those players not picked for international duties. After our recent poor results,you have two choices for the upcoming international break. You can go away on holiday or you can come in and train. I would say to them that I would be telling the supporters, who decided to do what and how it would effect future selections for the teams.

how do I update the grounds I have been to?

I quite like the way we are trying to play, but the defence has to be sorted out. We were lucky not to be three down at half time, all coming from poor defending. We then get back into the game, then again gift them goals with, not even pub level defending. If Tony Mowbray does not sign two center halves and two full backs in the summer, questions have got to be asked as to his competency.

I think it would be a good idea to have warm up bikes like they do at rugby

Preston, Huddersfield

Chapman was superb for the U23's on Monday, looked fit, very quick and scored a cracker.